::: January 15, 2017 Pattaya Thailand - PATTAYA FLOATING MARKET and more ...

I haven't been been here for awhile but this touristy place is worth a visit. 

 

 

Sellers in boats...

 

 

 

Selling crocodile BBQ ...

 

Captain Jack Sparrow playing the glasses ...

 

 

 

Moving the tourists around by boat ..

 

 

Today was Children's Day in Thailand...

 

::: January 12, 2017 Pattaya, Thailand

After a few days of uncharacteristic rain here I was able to get out and take a few photos... and the result, a short post

 

MAX, the pig dog, 2017 edition. This year sporting bright yellow toenails and a new personal mat!

Buddha offering for a prosperous NEW YEAR!

 

Colourful offering ...

 

Cultural dancers ...

 

Colourful Orchids ...

::: January 7, 2017 Pattaya Thailand - Sanctuary of Truth and more...

After a lengthy flight, it's off and running for this year's adventure. This trip, I am reversing my usual and staying in Pattaya and area for a few weeks and then going on to Chiangmai, Chiangrai and Myanmar (Burma) for a first chapter of travel. 

 

The Sanctuary of Truth I have visited before. Well worth a second look, this uniquely Thai experience begun in 1986 will continue until 2050. A massive Khymer style temple it comprises wooden structures and carvings of Buddhism and Hinduism. 

 

 

It's stated purpose ... to use art and culture as "a reflection of the Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy".

 

Also there, Thai cultural dancers.

 

And of course it would not be Thailand without Chang (elephant)...

 

 

 

 

Finally ... a flower ... and you thought I could resist!

 

2017 Trip...January 5 - April 15

100 days of travel on this my 7th trip to Asia...I plan on visiting Mandalay in Myanmar (Burma) as well as returning to Vietnam (Hanoi), Philippines (Bohol), Japan (Osaka) and Thailand of course!

And ... a few shots of where I am now ...

 

 

[[ April 15 ... Postscript part 5 MALAYSIA

Georgetown in Penang Malaysia is geographically close to Thailand. My first trip coincided with an upswing in temperatures. I must confess it slowed me down somewhat. Another UNESCO designated World Heritage site. What a gem! I will return in a month that is just a bit cooler...

[[ April 15 ... Postscript Part 4 JAPAN

My first major trip to this wonderful destination was excellent. Spring is a wonderful time here. It's Cherry Blossom season. 

[[ April 15 ... Postscript Part 3 PHIILIPPINES

This was my 3rd visit here and I amazed myself with 3 new incredible places. Baguio, Vigan and Laoag are a triumvirate of destinations, all different and worthy of a visit. So much to see and do in the Philippines !